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Feb 8, 20091

Protect women — CHR

by Joel dela Torre
from People’s Journal

MARKING the United Nations Day for Women and International Peace today, the Commission on Human Rights called on government to improve protection and programs for the rights… Read the rest

Oct 8, 20080

16 senators vote for ratification of Asean charter

Aurea Calica
Philippine Star

The Senate ratified the Charter of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) yesterday.

Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel Jr. rejected the Charter on grounds that military-ruled Myanmar refuses to free pro-democracy leader Aung San… Read the rest

Mar 31, 20080

Asean Benefits As Tension Between Taiwan, China Eases

Juan T. Gatbonton Editorial Consultant
Manila Times

Rapprochement between China and its estranged province of Taiwan—promised by the election of the Kuomintang’s Ma Ying-jeou to the presidency of the “Republic of China”—removes a bone stuck in Asean’s throat.

Since… Read the rest

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